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Assistant Director of Capital Projects

Assistant Director of Capital Projects

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 133 /hour

Freelance

05-03-2026

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Job Specifications

Our renowned client is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Director of Capital Projects on an initial 6 month contract.

Assistant Director of Capital Projects

London - Hybrid

£800 - £1000 per day inside IR35

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Projects to lead the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital developments across a large and complex estate in London.

This is a key leadership role within the Capital Projects Programme, responsible for overseeing major new build, refurbishment and infrastructure projects from business case through to construction and completion.

You will lead a team of project managers and work closely with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality projects that support world-class teaching, research and student experience.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading delivery of a major capital projects portfolio
Managing and developing a high-performing project team
Overseeing procurement and management of consultants and contractors
Ensuring projects meet time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability targets
Developing business cases and strategic project opportunities
Managing complex stakeholder relationships across the organisation and with external partners

About you

Significant experience leading major capital construction projects or programmes
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Strong expertise in procurement, contract management and cost control
Degree in a construction, engineering or built environment discipline
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE)

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering major transformative projects within one of the UK’s most dynamic estate environments.

About the Company

4M Recruitment was formed in 2022 by a multi-talented and forward-thinking group of individuals who have a combined 72 years' experience in Recruitment Services and who have nurtured a great working partnership over many years. Our new branding reflects that trust, respect and team ethos. 4M Recruitment is quite simply 4 Mates doing what we do best. We specialise in sourcing permanent, contract / interim, temporary and fixed term recruitment opportunities within the following fields: * IT & Technical - IT Support, Consultanc... Know more